Bruschetta
Bruschetta originated in Italy in the 15th century and is an antipasto consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. In this country, the word is widely used to refer to the prepared topping […]
Swedish Meatballs
Nearly every culture has a meatball recipe – from Europe to the Middle East to Asia. The Chinese have been using meatballs in their cooking since B. C. And in this country, we have borrowed and adapted meatball recipes from
Pimm’s Cocktail
Years ago, I went to the beach to visit friends and the host Jerry offered me a Pimm’s Cocktail when I arrived. I did not know who Pimm’s was, but I was curious. Right then and there I fell in
Chopin’s Pimento Cheese
I loved pimento cheese growing up and I love it today. I do not remember my mother making it – though I am sure she did at some point – but I remember having a container of Mrs. Kinsey’s pimento
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Sour Cream Pecan Waffles
When my mother made pancakes or waffles on the weekend, I always thought it was a special occasion. I love pancakes but I really love waffles. My sister still has the waffle iron she used! I am sure my mother
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Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Panini
Milena rented a house at Cape May, NJ for the summer one year and invited me down for the weekend. I had never been to Cape May and was excited to visit one of the country’s oldest vacation resorts. The
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1000 Island Dressing
When I was a youngster and went out to dinner with my parents, my mother always ordered Roquefort dressing on her salad and my dad ordered 1000 Island. Fast forward years and I was watching a show on the Travel
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Pasta with Breadcrumbs
This is another recipe from my dear friend Milena during my Philadelphia days. I believe she had it growing up in Yugoslavia. When I asked her what it is called, she said “poor people’s food”. I feel anything but poor
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Crostini with Herbed Goat Cheese, Strawberries and Balsamic Glaze
It used to be that May was strawberry month. I remember heading out to the strawberry patch with my Grandmother to pick strawberries. She would make homemade Strawberry Shortcake but her favorite way to eat them was sliced in a
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Pasta Bolognese
Bolognese sauce is different from typical spaghetti sauce in that it includes the addition of cream or milk. The sauce comes from Bologna, Italy and is usually prepared with tagliatelle; however, the variations of Pasta Bolognese are endless. Tubular pasta